Today, I was offered a position as a school crossing guard. I have a $200,000 degree in Economics from a top 20 University and was offered a position to hold a stop sign and wear a reflective vest. I was tempted to accept. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was offered a job that pays far more than I expected, being a high school senior. My parents decided they aren't letting me take the job, saying I should enjoy my childhood. They're also not paying for my college, which is why I was looking for work in the first place. FML
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML
Today, I finally got an offer for a salaried position with the company I've been working for as a contractor for the past two years. They offered less than what I make now, but hey, benefits! FML
Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
Today, I had my first job interview since graduating from university. The person who interviewed me informed me that not using my degree after two years practically makes it null and void. I guess instead of being a financial advisor at the company, I could always be a janitor there. FML
Today, I got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML
Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. FML
Today, I finally got the call from HR telling me I passed the interview and will get a permanent position, doing the same job I already do. Then they continued to say that if I accept, my pay will be cut to match “other employees pay”. I barely make it on what they are paying me now. I also have a Master's degree. FML
Today, I was offered a job. It only took me a year and 17 interviews to get an offer, and I have a PhD. FML
Today, my company decided to give me a second role, since I’m "the best performing candidate.” When I turned it down, they asked me to work half-time instead. I quit. FML
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hahahapunk 0
does the marginal benefit exceed the marginal cost?
allmidnighteyes 11
STOP SIGN. REFLECTIVE VEST. Why the hell not? You can do like, awesome little dances, and tell the kids, "Don't stop!" as they're crossing the road, and only hope a passerby will cry out, "BELIEEEVIN'!" Orrrr, you can be one of THOSE crossing guards, and spank kids with the stop sign when they're being naughty naughtyyy.
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Comments (108)
lolaperon 0
Why does my crotch smell? Is it the economy?
joecarrot 0
YDI for paying $200,000 for a degree. Seriously! =p
Hi_i_am_Mikie 0
#100 is the only one who seems to know what the f's up with the economy you seriously continued to use 200k to learn about the economy? Just watch CNN, they'll tell you for free just how deep in shit we are. lol
ladiesman14 0
welcome to the world of democrat obama. you wanted equality you got it. everyone has an equal right to a low paying job regardless if education.
lyricalpanda 0
What is everyone complaining about? The only way you are not going to get a job is if you don't try hard enough or you really aren't qualified for the position. Last summer I sent out resumes to over 17 different companies in my area -- some companies had more than one position, so I easily applied for over 40 positions. I'm still working part-time through the school year with the same internship. Right now, I've actually got 3 jobs that I'm working part-time for in addition to my classes this semester. If you got an art or music major and you can't find a job, well, that's what you get for having a degree that's worth less than the ink used to print the diploma. Although I sympathize with the OP, it IS his fault for choosing an economic degree. Not only that, he went to either a private OR out of state school which gave him NO funding. A 200,000 dollar undergraduate degree? For economics? I'm sorry, but the degree from the local university that would have cost you all of 40,000 max is as useful as yours. It virtually does NOT matter where you go for undergraduate, as long as you have the grades, research, and portfolio. Especially if you aren't going for grad school. Moral of the story? OP needs to go to a local university and study computer science or engineering. Us computer science people still have companies that are lining up to offer us jobs.
jaymes42 1
scum for thinking money gets you somewhere fool, and second top 20 isin't that good my friend.
demonkey_fml 4
It's a recession, we all have to suck it up! Next year will (hopefully) be better!
Shalalalalala 0
Exactly! A job is a job. The OP should get off of his high horse and just take it.
st0815 9
Sorry, but: BS. There are better jobs around - with a degree and a US passport you can do a lot of interesting things. Taking a job as a crossing guard shows nothing but a severe lack of imagination. OP: if there is really nothing to be had in the US, then teach English in Asia - pays better, gets you some experience abroad and should be fun, too.
scb197 0
well with us unemployment approaching 10%, perhaps you should reconsider this "terrible" job. get off your high horse. it's something. are you right outta college? because those figures are far worse for employment. good luck.